Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.

The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
CODA' is about a child of deaf adults torn between staying with her parents and her dreams of pursuing music. This film is a step forward for deaf representation and disability in movies despite negative messages about the burden of actors deaf deafness.
Based on a true story, when his beloved dog goes missing, the owner embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him.
This Japanese Anime movie is about Kanna, a young girl who sets on a quest across Japan to discover her true identity.
While this film thinks that it is diagnosing the cause, it is merely diagnosing a symptom instead.
While Peter’s heroics might have been a bit unrealistic at times due to his lack of experience, I will always support the civilian taking down the establishment.